Beef & Harissa Aioli Pita Pockets
with Baby Lettuce, Tomato & Lemon
- Eggs
- Sesame
- Wheat
You’ll fill warm, fluffy pitas with savory, garlicky ground beef and a crisp salad tossed with a bright, lemony vinaigrette (with more left over to serve on the side). Add a drizzle of creamy harissa aioli to bring it all together with a little heat, and you've got a satisfying meal in a quick 20 minutes!
Ingredients
1 unit
Harissa Aioli
(Contains: Eggs)
1 unit
Baby Lettuce
2 unit
Pitas
(Contains: Sesame, Wheat)
1 unit
Lemon
1 unit
Tomato
2 unit
Scallions
10 ounce
Ground Beef
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
½ teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Wash and dry produce.
Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites, beef*, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until beef is cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Carefully drain any excess grease from pan. TIP: Blot excess grease from pan using a paper towel and tongs.
Meanwhile, quarter lemon. Dry lettuce thoroughly. Trim and discard root end from lettuce; chop into bite-size pieces. Halve tomato lengthwise; slice into ¼-inch-thick half-moons.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, juice from half the lemon, and a pinch of salt and pepper (4 TBSP olive oil and 1 tsp sugar for 4 servings).
Add lettuce, tomato, and scallion greens to bowl with dressing; toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
Wrap pitas in damp paper towels; microwave until warm and pliable, 30-60 seconds.
Halve pitas; gently pull apart to create pockets.
Divide pitas between plates. Fill with beef and as much harissa aioli and salad as you like. Serve with remaining lemon wedges and any remaining salad on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the harissa aioli's kick, though some found the beef bland; consider adding extra seasoning to the meat 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, perfect for a weeknight meal or on-the-go option.
- Suggestions: Try adding feta cheese, fresh garlic, or extra harissa seasoning to boost flavor. Consider using turkey or steak for variety.
- Portions: Some found it light; adding chickpeas to the meat mixture can make it more filling.
- Texture: Pitas were often dry or fragile; warm carefully and stuff gently to avoid tearing.
